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Yes they do. They use foam padded ones so that no damage is caused to other players during contact. They are specially designed for Rugby because of this quality. They are used as they provide protection to the shin: therefore protecting the player from stamping whilst on the ground.
No you don't have to. However, many Hookers ( number 2 ) have worn these due to the amount of opposing hookers hitting then on the front of the shin whilst striking for a ball
In general shin pads are NOT worn
Yes you should wear shin pads while playing football, or it could be dangerous for you.
Futsal Laws of the Game require that all players wear shin guards, similar to the rule for Association Football (soccer).
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Is shinguards in soccer the same in rugby?
No player would wear shin pads in rugby, there is no need for them.
What safety gear do soccer players wear?
moth gard,cothes,shin pads
Do you wear shin pads in volleyball?
No, you can wear knee pads that go on your knees to help with digging.
Do goalkeepers wear shinpads?
Yes, goalkeepers wear shin pads.
Why do you have to wear shin pads when playing football?
It's basically for safety, so the people playing do not get hurt. Without pads there would be injuries all the time, and maybe even deaths, and its hard to find good football players, but mainly it's for safety and to keep them secure.
What is it called when you dont have to wear football pads?
Rugby
Gears that hockey is played in?
full hockey gear requires: skates, shin pads, a cup, pants, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, a helmet and a stick. Players also wear socks over their shin pads and a jersey over their torso. Optional gear includes neck guards, wrist guards, visor or cage, and a mouthguard, among others.
Do lacrosse players wear pads if so where are the pads?
Yes they do the pads are located on the shoulders like football players
Why do the players wear helmets and knee pads?
in ice hockey you will need a helmet neck guard chest protecter/shoulder pads elbow pads, jack(M) or jill(F) hockey pants, hockey socks, shin pads and good skates.
Can Lacrosse goalies wear leg pads?
Box lacrosse goalies do wear leg pads made of hard plastic material like a big shin guards, in field lacrosse goalies can only wear soccer style shin guards
What kinds of pads do football players wear?
They wear many.... you have your basic shoulder pads, knee pads, hip pads,thigh pads tail bone pads and your cup.
What Do Footballers Wear?
Football players wear shorts and comfortable jerseys when playing the game. The jerseys may be short sleeved or long sleeved depending on the weather.
